Senior Research Fellow (Wireless Power Transfer)

Nanyang Technological University Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU Singapore is seeking a Senior Research Fellow to develop, optimise, and validate wireless power transfer (WPT) systems for electric vehicle charging roadway applications. The role involves Double-D coil-based WPT design, electromagnetic simulations, and laboratory validation in a multidisciplinary project with civil and electrical engineering teams.

The candidate will simulate efficiency, misalignment tolerance, and shielding performance, and will work with PhD/MSc students and

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or closely related field.
• More than 5 years of research experience in wireless power transfer and related EMI/shielding topics.
• Proficiency with electromagnetic simulation tools.
• Experience with WPT coil design, impedance matching, and magnetic-field analysis.
• Experience with laboratory measurements for WPT and RF/low-frequency systems.
• Strong publication record in relevant areas.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, C/C++ or equivalent tools for simulation and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimise, and validate Double-D coil-based WPT systems for EV charging roadway applications.
• Simulate WPT efficiency, field distribution, impedance matching, and misalignment tolerance.
• Design/prototype surfaces or dielectric matching layers to improve magnetic coupling.
• Evaluate shielding performance and safety compliance of WPT systems.
• Create lab measurement setups to validate efficiency, shielding, and robustness.
• Analyze results, prepare technical reports, publish findings, and support project milestones.
• Collaborate with PhD/MSc students and cross-disciplinary collaborators.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

C/C++

Data analysis

Automation

Communication

Education

PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Tools

Electromagnetic simulation tools

Job description

School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering is one of the founding Schools of the Nanyang Technological University. Built on a culture of excellence, the School is renowned for its high academic standards and research. With over 3,000 undergraduates students and 2,000 graduate students it is one of the largest EEE schools in the world and ranks 4th in the field of Electrical & Electronic Engineering in the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subjects.

Today, the School has become one of the world’s largest engineering schools that nurtures competent engineers and researchers. Each year, the School graduates over a thousand students who are ready to take on great ambitions and challenges.

For more details, please view: https://www.ntu.edu.sg/eee

We are looking for a Senior Research Fellow (SRF) who will develop, optimise, and validate wireless power transfer (WPT) systems for electric vehicle charging roadway applications. The SRF will contribute to Double-D coil-based WPT system design, electromagnetic simulation, magnetic coupling enhancement, electromagnetic shielding evaluation, and laboratory validation in a multidisciplinary research project involving civil and electrical engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and optimising Double-D coil-based WPT systems
• Simulating WPT efficiency, electromagnetic field distribution, impedance matching, and misalignment tolerance using electromagnetic simulation tools.
• Designing and evaluating surfaces and/or dielectric matching layers to improve magnetic coupling
• Evaluating electromagnetic shielding performance and electromagnetic field safety compliance
• Developing laboratory measurement setups to validate WPT efficiency, shielding effectiveness, lateral misalignment tolerance, and system robustness.
• Analysing simulation and experimental results, preparing technical reports, publishing research findings, and supporting project milestones.
• Working closely with PhD/MSc students, undergraduate students, and collaborators from civil and electrical engineering disciplines.

Job Requirements

• PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Applied Electromagnetics, Power Electronics, Wireless Power Transfer, or closely related fields.
• More than 5 years of research experience in wireless power transfer, electromagnetic compatibility/interference, electromagnetic shielding, antenna/coil design, or related areas.
• Experience in electromagnetic simulation tools
• Experience in WPT coil design, resonant inductive coupling, impedance matching, magnetic-field analysis, and efficiency optimisation.
• Experience with laboratory measurements for WPT, electromagnetic shielding, or RF/low-frequency electromagnetic systems.
• Good publication record in relevant research areas.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, C/C++, or equivalent tools for simulation, data analysis, and automation.
• Good written and oral communication skills, with the ability to work in a multidisciplinary research team.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU